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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,988.13, 968,990.83 and 202,756.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,988.13, 968,990.83 and 202,756.13 is: 304,136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,988.13 : 968,990.83 = 202,756.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,988.13/968,990.83 = 202,756.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,988.13x = 968,990.83 × 202,756.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,988.13x = 196,468,825,851.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,468,825,851.33/645,988.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,136.90

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